Caymanian Geography, Cayman Islands Geography
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Location: Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras
Geographic coordinates: 19 30 N, 80 30 W
Map references: Central America and the Caribbean
Area: Total: 262 sq km land: 262 sq km water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative: 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 160 km
Maritime claims: Territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
Climate: Tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
Terrain: Low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: The Bluff 43 m
Natural resources: Fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism
Land use: Arable land: 3.85% permanent crops: 0% other: 96.15% (2001)
Irrigated land: NA sq km
Natural hazards: Hurricanes (July to November)
Environment - current issues: No natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments
Environment - international agreements:
Geography - note: Important location between Cuba and Central America
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The information here has been derived from Public Domain Sources such as the CIA World Factbook. No liability can be taken for any inaccuracies.
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